tndiesel

my truck now has 216K miles

things I've done

-front ball joints
-ebc greenstuff brakes all around
-new power steering hoses
-change oil & coolant regular


things haven't done:

-change differential fluid
-change tranny fluid--(still looks brand new, must be synthetic?)
-change fuel filter--(stupid not to I guess)

On the fuel filter do I just drain, put in new one and restart?

Dr.Dizzle

Pick up a Baldwin PF7977 fuel filter and use the following process in the link provided below to perform the replacement. This very informative article was submitted by member HorseHauler and found in the DTR wiki.

http://wiki.dieseltruckresource.com/..._Filter_Change

Adaminak

REPLACE YOUR FUEL FILTER!!!!!!!!! Do it today. Do it now. Go to your nearest Cummins dealer and buy a Fleetguard filter, or go to a Dodge dealer and buy their rebranded filters. Do NOT wait for a shipment of Baldwin or Donaldson filters to arrive.

Replace the K&N filter with an Amsoil of AFE or AEM. Do a search for K&N air filters and you'll understand why. Just not worth the possibility to me.

tndiesel

Oops, forgot to mention I did replace the air filter. Why do I not need to wait for delivery of a Baldwin fuel filter?

torquefan

I would sure be servicing the differentials and transmission too. I'm pretty fussy about changing
That stuff every 30k or so.

Adaminak

Because it will take anywhere from 3-7 days to arrive, and you need to get your 200,000 mile overdue fuel filter out now...

tndiesel

Quick history, I bought truck with 192K miles from one owner who had it serviced at dealer religiously. He had fuel filter changed at recommended intervals but I haven't changed it since I bought it with 192K miles.

Adaminak

Got it...that's a little less worrisome! I'd still replace the filter as soon as possible and then at the next scheduled service have the Baldwin on-hand. I'd also suggest a change of differential lube as eventually it will get water contamination over time. 200K miles is a lot of use, and lube is cheap insurance...